Saddle Fit and Assessment

Just as important as proper training, nutrition and exercise, correct saddle fit is a vital component to maintaining your horse’s performance and comfort. An incorrectly fitted saddle can cause any number of problems such as pressure points, muscle strain, bad behavior and shortened gaits.

A poorly fitting saddle can also affect you as a rider. Uneven stirrup bars, a seat that is too big or too small a seat will have an impact on your riding and on your horse.

Saddles are not one-size-fits all—they need to be customized to the horse as well as the rider. And they need to be periodically readjusted to accommodate physical changes in both horse and rider. Your horse will change shape throughout the year depending on training and the seasons.

Soft Nickers recognizes how important proper saddle fit is to the equestrian experience. We offer an experienced, unbiased consultation to ensure the best fit possible for you and your horse. Regular saddle fitting and assessment is key to ensure the continuing performance of your horse.

Contact us today for a knowledgeable saddle fit and assessment.